All Over Skin Care

Every Tuesday I will feature information about skin care on S.M.A.R.T. Women. Here are some great skin care tips that are perfect for cool weather.

Treat Your Entire Skin Right.
Skin is your body's largest organ and one of it's most complex: It's multiple layers are densely packed with nerve endings, cells, oil and sweat glands, muscle, blood vessels and hair follicles. In fact, from head to toe, your body has many skins, from thick skin on elbows to thin skin around eyes.

Because your many skins have distinct qualities, each skin type require special attention. Here is part 1 in a 4 part series on tips to keep all of you smooth and healthy looking.

Hands and Feet (especially heels):
Skin is fairly quick on these parts but can take a real beating. In addition to daily wear and tear, hands are exposed to the damaging effects of the environment, not to mention frequent washings. And feet bear the brunt of body weight, and are often squeezed into ill-fitting shoes that don't breathe. All of this leads to skin that is dry and feels rough.

What is the solution? Regularly apply rich moisturizing creams, which are heavier than creams. If skin is especially rough and dry try this tip: Before going to bed, apply a thick moisturizing cream to your hands and feet, wrap them in plastic wrap and put on cotton gloves or socks to seal in your skin's moisture overnight.

Try Avon's Nurtura Replenishing Cream for a non-greasy night treatment that will leave your skin soft and supple. On special through Nov. 3rd, 2 for $6.99 )regularly $8.00 each).